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Apple warns suppliers about Chinese revenge for Pelosi meeting; may affect iPhone shipments

August 5, 2022
Apple has reportedly warned suppliers about a further act of Chinese revenge for this week’s controversial visit to Taiwan by the speaker for the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. China’s response may disrupt shipping of iPhones and/or their components. China has expressed its extreme displeasure at the visit, applying a whole raft of measures – ranging from imposing sanctions on…
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Google Duo update brings Meet icon and name [U: Rolling out on Android]

August 5, 2022
In recent days, the Meet merger widely rolled out to Google Duo for Android and iOS. Google is now readying to start the next phase where the Meet icon and name replaces Duo’s following a mobile app update. Update 8/5: Version 172 of “Google Duo” introduces the Meet branding on Android. Duo’s blue icon remains until you open the app to a “Duo has been upgraded to Meet” prompt and press…
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Google Search results now better emphasize words you put in quotes

August 5, 2022
In a new update to the Google Search results page, the search engine is now consistently making it clear exactly how words you put in quotes appear on the page. Many Google searches are handled as a couple of separate words, and the search engine finds relationships between the words to find the best results from across the web. In some cases, Google’s search results would show a snippet chosen…
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Pixel Buds Pro vs AirPods Pro: Comparing Apples to Googles

August 5, 2022
Google’s latest earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro, are well positioned to be a strong competitor to Apple’s AirPods Pro, especially for Android owners. But which set will take the crown as the better noise canceling earbuds? Let’s break it down. Sound With both sets retailing at or over $199, you would expect the Pixel Buds Pro and AirPods Pro to offer exceptional audio quality. And honestly…
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